MSFT Charity Tournament 2026
Play hard. Give back.
A friendly company soccer tournament followed by a gala dinner — all proceeds go to
charity. Bring your team, compete for the cup, and join us for an evening of good food
and great company.
Join only the tournament, only the gala, or both — every bit of support counts.
- Date
- 5th of September — 2026
Schedule for the day
09:00
Gates open and team registration
Strömvallen
09:30
Tournament Kickoff
Strömvallen
17:30
Gala pre-party
Monitor ERP arena
19:00
Gala kickoff
Monitor ERP arena
Cost: 100 SEK per attendee.
An evening dinner with awards, speeches, and entertainment.
Cost: 575 SEK per attendee.
A good game. A good start.
"To empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more."
Empowerment doesn't begin in an office, a classroom, or a stadium. It begins with a good start — the chance to feel safe, seen, and supported from day one.
That's why every krona raised at this tournament goes to En Bra Start — a Swedish charity that gives children and young people the early support they need to thrive. Their work turns "achieving more" from a slogan into a reality, one child at a time.
When you play, you're not just kicking a ball. You're helping someone else take their first kick at life.
Charity partner
link: En Bra Start
"En Bra Start" — Swedish for "A Good Start" — supports children and young people during the most formative moments of life. Net proceeds from registrations and the gala go directly to their work.
Raised last year
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Thanks to teams like yours. Let's beat it this year.
All donations go directly
to En Bra Start without any involvement from Microsoft, we only facilitate the fun.
- Who will benefit
- Children & young people
- Region
- Gävleborg
Moments from previous years
A glimpse of what to expect — players, teams, and the gala evening.
Format & key facts
Here's what to expect on the pitch.
7v7
Seven-a-side play — fast, fluid, everyone gets touches.
12 min
Per game. No halftime. Short, intense matches — bring everything you've got.
Group + Finals
We will run group stages and then we will finish strong with a finals bracket, please stay and watch! Full bracket coming soon.
Full bracket
The day's timings are above. The full bracket and individual match-ups will be released closer to the tournament, once we know how many teams are joining. Register early so we can plan around your team.
Follow along from home
Live game scores and the bracket will be posted on Challonge throughout the day — share the link with friends, family, and colleagues so they can cheer your team on remotely.
Food on venue
Thellas will come and serve delicious meals and refreshments will be available throughout the event. Enjoy a variety of options to keep you energized and satisfied.
The evening celebration
After the final whistle, we gather to eat, celebrate, and reveal how much we raised together.
575 SEK
Per attendee — covers dinner and the evening's program. Billed to your company after registration.
Dinner & program
A proper sit-down meal followed by speeches, awards, and a few surprises from the organizing crew.
Charity auctions
We will host a charity auction during the gala — a chance to snag unique items and experiences while raising extra funds for a good cause. More details coming soon.
Extra drink tickets
Need more than what's included? You can pre-order extra drink tickets directly in the registration form — easier than queueing at the bar.
Don't play? Still come.
The gala is open to everyone — colleagues, partners, and supporters who'd rather cheer than play. Sign up for gala-only in the registration form.
Dress code.
The gala dress code is "business casual"
How it works
Three simple steps to join the event.
- 1
Gather your team
Pick a captain and rally colleagues for the tournament, gala, or both.
- 2
Register
Fill in the registration form. When you press Send, your email client opens with a pre-filled message — just hit send.
- 3
Show up & play
We'll confirm your spot, share match schedules, and send venue details before the event.
Ready to play for a good cause?
Spots are limited. Register your team today and we'll save your place.